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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to Deputy Ó Cuív but we have only 20 seconds left.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I apologise to the Deputy but the clock has overtaken us.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I believe Deputy Calleary is authorised to ask this question.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Today, as I have done in the past, I raise again the urgent necessity for confirmation from EirGrid as to the adequacy for a non-fossil fuel-dependent generation of electricity to meet the domestic and industrial requirements over the next two years, in particular, and for it to outline its plans to enhance that generation of non-fossil fuel electricity in that period.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I know, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Can we get from EirGrid an assurance of its ability to meet the domestic and industrial electricity load over the next two years and have it outline also its plans to enhance the generation of non-fossil fuel-dependent electricity in the same period?

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I am glad to have the opportunity to participate in this debate. As my colleagues have pointed out, this is a very important sector for every part of the country. In every town and village there are people involved or associated with the tourism, catering or transport sectors, as well as the aviation sector, particularly in certain areas. We must first empathise with the sacrifices they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Reference has been made to other European countries. To what extent is our legislation compatible with that in other European countries? Is our legislation as effective as that of those other countries? Those are my first questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: Not really. How do we compare with other countries, for instance, on being elected to something that falls under that category? How effective is it in other countries and how does that compare with Ireland? We seem to have ongoing situations that would merit more dramatic action than has occurred. We then end up with investigations, inquiries and so on. The legislation is there and it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: In taking a snapshot of what is most effective in other countries, and recognising that Ireland is supposed to be a leader in this area, how do we know that when a complaint is made it is not shelved unnecessarily, as would appear to be the case in some of the situations that have arisen from time to time? At the same time, how do we know that we are not harbouring frivolous, personal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: It has come to my notice in the past that when a report is made an in-house inquiry is undertaken, whether it is officially or unofficially. I wonder about the degree to which the Department is aware of this happening. Would such an inquiry thwart what the legislation is supposed to do?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the witnesses.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will ensure that employees about to finish their Covid-19 related payment have ready access to an alternative payment or a job offer within reasonable distance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48449/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 149. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which reports relating to children at risk have been updated during the lockdown; the extent to which appropriate action was taken in circumstances in which it was necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 314. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department has encouraged and promoted integration in all areas throughout the country; the extent of any issues that have arisen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49011/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which his Department continues to monitor the treatment of children in residential care or fosterage with particular reference to the need to ensure their welfare and well-being on follow up in relation to issues of any concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48448/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 305. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which he continues to monitor the welfare of children in State care, fosterage or other forms of care other than parental care with a view to ensuring strict observance of child welfare requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49002/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Protection (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 306. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the extent to which breaches of child welfare supports have been observed or reported in respect of children in various forms of State care including fosterage; the action taken on foot of any such reports; the follow up in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49003/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 272. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the extent to which she expects to be in a position to respond to the various demands received in pre-budget 2022 submissions to her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48985/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (7 Oct 2021)

Bernard Durkan: 273. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the current and expected position regarding the age at which applicants may qualify for the old age pension in the future, having particular regard to the wider debate on the subject that has taken place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48986/21]